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Broadcast networks are taking a cue from their cable rivals by ordering 13-episode series instead of the usual 22 episodes. Shows including Fox's "Terra Nova," NBC's "Smash" and ABC's "Missing" all received short orders.

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Some audience measurement services, such as Nielsen or Symphony Advanced Media, may undercount the number of viewers who tune in to new shows because they overlook some time frames or platforms, NBC Universal says. Nielsen gave NBCU's "Blindspot" a 4.96 rating, which increased to 6.76 when four weeks were measured instead of one. Nielsen also doesn't factor in viewers who use connected devices such as Roku, OTT services or non-TV screens such as iPads. A Symphony study of nine shows indicated that about 25% of viewers in the 18-34 demographic use nontraditional sources.

Netflix reportedly has backpedaled from a plan to begin streaming the Steven Spielberg-produced series "Terra Nova," which was recently canceled by Fox. Netflix reportedly expressed interest in picking up the show shortly after Fox pulled the plug, but the company has since backed out of negotiations with distributor 20th Television.

The fall and spring TV seasons will be marked by the debuts of several splashy new shows, with high production values and promotional spending to match. Fox's new dinosaur drama "Terra Nova" was in development for two years and had been touted in TV promos a year before its premiere. "Smash," an NBC drama that looks at musical theater, is set to debut in February and has been the subject of promotions since May.

The fall and spring TV seasons will be marked by the debuts of several splashy new shows, with high production values and promotional spending to match. Fox's new dinosaur drama "Terra Nova" was in development for two years and had been touted in TV promos a year before its premiere. "Smash," an NBC drama that looks at musical theater, is set to debut in February and has been the subject of promotions since May.

The fall and spring TV seasons will be marked by the debuts of several splashy new shows, with high production values and promotional spending to match. Fox's new dinosaur drama "Terra Nova" was in development for two years and had been touted in TV promos a year before its premiere. "Smash," an NBC drama that looks at musical theater, is set to debut in February and has been the subject of promotions since May.